1954 BMW R67 2 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1954 BMW R67 2 features a 594 cc (36.3 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28 HP (20.4 kW) at 5,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 47.1 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1952 to 1954, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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